Senior police officer investigated for misconduct

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation concerning a senior Suffolk Police officer

A senior police officer is being investigated for potential gross misconduct, a watchdog has confirmed.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation concerning an officer with Suffolk Police.

It comes after the force confirmed it had made a voluntary conduct referral on 13 June.

The officer is alleged to have deliberately misled or provided false information during a vetting interview, the IOPC said.

"We can confirm, as part of our ongoing investigation into a senior Suffolk Constabulary officer," a spokesperson for the IOPC said.

"We have served a notice informing them they are being investigated for potential gross misconduct.

"The serving of a conduct notice does not necessarily mean disciplinary proceedings will follow.

"At the end of our investigation, we will decide whether any individuals should face disciplinary proceedings."